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Prof. Ahteshamul Haque has assumed charge as the new Officiating Controller of Examinations (CoE) of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) on 14 November, 2025, following his appointment on 13 November, 2025. Prof. Haque is currently a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, JMI with extensive academic and administrative experience. He has previously served the university in key examination-related roles for more than six years, and  strengthened JMI’s examination system by making significant contributions as Honorary Assistant Controller of Examinations and Honorary Deputy Controller of Examinations. A distinguished academic, Prof. Haque recently received a grant of ₹9.05 crore from the Ministry of Minority…

Were Muslim women oppressed in Mughal era? Raza Elahi sheds light on subject in his new book When discussing historical attitudes toward women in Medieval India, a common stereotype often emerges: That of a rigidly conservative and restrictive culture where women were confined behind the veil and largely secluded from public life. But, the reality of women’s lives under the Mughal Empire dramatically challenges this narrow perception. ALSO READ: Covid book: A record of a tale of hope and resilience This as well as topics like — The historical Aurangzeb & the recently created Aurangzeb; and how Muslim scholars played…

Two days ago, when RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s daughter Rohini Acharya disowned her family by posting this message on X: “I am quitting politics and I am disowning my family… This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do… and I am taking all the blame,” it went viral within hours. It was then that many came to know about Rameez. His name raised curiosity not only in Bihar but across India. Who is Rameez? When this question was asked by one Okhla-based journalist to a seasoned Patna-based journalist who has been covering Bihar politics for 30…

15 years of freedom: Remarkable journey of elephant Bhola Fifteen years ago, after being left critically injured in a tragic road accident on a highway in Noida, a late-night rescue by Wildlife SOS changed the course of Bhola’s life forever. Once forced to endure decades of cruelty and abuse, today this 60-year-old tuskless (makhna) elephant completes 15 years of freedom, a living proof that rescue only marks the beginning, it’s what follows that defines true freedom. ALSO READ: Role of Sufis in promoting harmony, humanity highlighted Before his rescue, Bhola’s life was marked by pain and abuse. Nearly blind and…

On the occasion of World Diabetes Day (November 14), the Health and Education Promotion Trust (HEPT) organised a public rally to raise awareness about diabetes. The rally commenced at Government Girls Inter College Nehtaur and culminated at the “Free Diabetes and Blood Pressure Screening and Counseling Center” (City Crown Public School) located at Mahdi Villa. ALSO READ: Professor Nida Jamil Khan of Jamia gets grant for breast cancer research Station House Officer Dheeraj Kumar Nagar inaugurated the rally, congratulating the organisers and participants, and flagged it off. HEPT Secretary Ghizal Mahdi addressed the rally, highlighting the free services offered by the…

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is pleased to announce that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has granted Prof. Nida Jamil Khan, a Professor in the Department of Biosciences, a prestigious research grant of approximately ₹53 lakhs. This highly competitive grant underscores Prof. Khan’s outstanding contributions to the field of cancer biology and molecular genetics and will support groundbreaking research in the area of epigenetic therapeutics for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC). ALSO READ: Jamia holds mass singing of Vande Mataram to celebrate 150th anniversary The ICMR grant, recognised as one of the highest honors for biomedical research in India, will enable…

Sohaib Khan, a Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus who completed his schooling and graduation, both from Jamia, and represented the university in the Inter-University Cricket Championship, has been selected for the UAE Cricket Team to participate in the upcoming ICC CWC League. ALSO READ: Jamia Cooperative Bank launches free ambulance service, Delhi Minister attends “Immensely grateful for the opportunity to represent UAE. This was a profound learning experience, absorbing knowledge from the legends of UAE cricket, our dedicated coach, and the entire support staff. The journey has just begun, and the focus is now on continuous improvement. Onwards and upwards!,” said…

Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Prof Mazhar Asif and Registrar, JMI, Prof Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi today joined the nation in celebrating the grand 150th anniversary of India’s National Song, ‘Vande Mataram’, by organising mass singing of the song followed by a live telecast of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s address, at its FTK CIT Auditorium, to a large gathering of Deans of Faculties, Directors of Centres, Heads of Departments, faculty members and staff of the university. Watching the PM inaugurate the year-long commemoration of the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi where…

Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has declared Maleeha Taqdees Malik qualified in Doctor of Philosophy in Botany. She has worked on the topic “Prospective Validation and Characterization of High Yielding Maize Genotypes under Abiotic Stresses” under the supervision of Dr Ira Khan, Assistant Professor, Botany Section, MANUU, said the university. She is daughter of Malik Moatasim Khan In another development a two-day National Seminar on “Region in Indian History” was held at MANUU. ALSO READ: Jamia’s ex-Dean Zahoor M Khan honoured with IOS Lifetime Achievement Award, presented ₹1 lakh cheque “Region is not just a geographical entity but a way…

Renowned historian and author Syed Ubaidur Rahman delivered an engaging and comprehensive lecture titled “The Sufi Tapestry: Interweaving Society, Culture, and Politics in Medieval India” at Jamia Hamdard University on November 4. The event, organised by the Centre of Sufi Studies under the Department of Islamic Studies, drew a packed audience at the university’s main Convention Centre. ALSO READ: Jamia’s ex-Dean Zahoor M Khan honoured with IOS Lifetime Achievement Award, presented ₹1 lakh cheque Presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof Afshar Alam, the session was attended by a large gathering of faculty members, students, and academics from various other universities.…